Advantech has grown from a small Taiwan-based electronics exporter in the 1970s-1980s to a global leader in industrial computing and embedded systems. The company's CEO, KC Liu, outlined Advantech's history and future vision. [Advantech aims to reach $1B in revenue by focusing on customer-oriented business models and its 3-circle principle of tailored solutions. It also plans to build leadership in key vertical markets and achieve high customer satisfaction through localized, streamlined service globally.]